Take some time to remember Canadian war veterans Sunday
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

A Day for Remembrance: Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace.

We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914- 1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then.

More than 1.5 million Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 100,000 have died, according to Veterans Affairs Canada.

They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace. Buy a poppy and show your support to all our veterans.

Library News: Churchill Branch: Branch manager is Debra Mann. Phone number is 456- 2671. Fall programs will run from the week of Oct. 30 to Dec. 4. The following programs are offered at the Churchill branch:

F3 - Food, friends, and fun - come learn how to make tasty snacks and join in with games and activities in this new club. Ages seven and up, Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Family storytime - stories, games, and crafts for children of all ages accompanied by their parents or caregivers. All ages, Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Upcoming movies: tickets $2, snack and drink $1. Arctic Tale: Nov. 17, 1 p.m.; Simpsons Movie: Dec. 1, 1 p.m.

Churchill United Church news: visit the website at www.churchillgilfordunitedc hurchs.org.

Churchill community play group meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Church on Highway 11. Toys, crafts, songs, books and snacks are available along with coffee and friendship. Please call Kim for information at 456- 1859.

The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group's next meeting is Nov. 8 at St. Peter's, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is for youth aged nine to 12 years. Call Pam at 735-3484 for information. The youth group now has a new name: COOL (Christians Obey Our Lord). Please contact Pam for information about the teen youth group, held Sundays at St. John's in Cookstown.

The Churchill Curling Club is holding its free curling open house from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. This is for adults only please. Call 456-2100 for information.

GDHS: The Annual General Meeting of the Gilford and District Horticultural Society will be held at the Churchill Community Centre, Yonge Street, on Nov. 11 at 5.30 p.m. This will be a great pot luck dinner affair and the final meeting for the GDHS until next March. Elections of the 2008 executive will also take place. Please call Lucy for questions regarding the pot luck at 456-3747 and Kathy for general info at 905-853-8785.

Innisfil Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 17 at the Churchill Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great crafts and homemade items for sale. Lunch and beverages are also available. All tables are booked. Everyone is welcome.

St. Peter's Anglican Church would like to thank everyone who helped with, and attended, the annual Christmas bazaar and tea that was held at the Stroud arena on Nov. 3. A special thank you goes to Carolyn Alksnis who organizes this huge event every year. Her tireless efforts made this another big success. All proceeds go to the general church fund.

Smile: I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor's permission to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over.

If you have news/items for this column, please contact me at lagerow@rogers.com or call me at 705-436-9769.